- Olamide( Olamide Adedeji )【 6 albums 70 lyrics 】
- Olamide Adedeji (born 15 March 1989), known by his stage name Olamide but popularly called Olamide Baddo, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist from Bariga, Lagos State. He records mostly in Yoruba, his native tongue. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles 'First of All', 'Voice of the Street', 'Stupid Love', and 'Ilefo Illuminati'. On 7 November 2013, he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. The album's singles include 'Durosoke' and 'Yemi My Lover'. On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc. Olamide has been nominated and won several music awards, including multiple Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies Awards.
Childhood and musical beginning
Olamide was born in Bariga, Lagos State. In 2000, he decided to pursue a career in music. When asked why music, he said: 'I found out I was gifted in it so I had to explore it, it's my life, my hustle, my world'. In 2010, Olamide performed at The Hip Hop World Awards. He studied at Tai Solarin University of Education. In 2011, he released his debut studio album titled Rapsodi.
Music career
He was signed to ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne. In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his own record label YBNL Nation.
2011:Rapsodi
Olamide's debut album, Rapsodi, was released in 2011. The album's lead single 'Eni Duro' charted on several radio stations in Lagos. Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D'banj.[citation needed]
2012:YBNL
Olamide's second studio album, YBNL, was released in November 2012. The album's production was handled by Tyrone (producer), Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz and ID Cabasa. It features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. The album was supported by the singles 'Ilefo Illuminati', 'First of All', 'Stupid Love' and 'Voice of the Street'.
Improbable record deal with DB records
In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports. In an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV's The Juice, he said that it is too late for anyone to sign him.
Endorsements
On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc. On 24 October 2013, he signed a multi-million Naira deal with Guinness. In November 2013, he became an ambassador for Etisalat alongside Ice Prince . In 2017 he also became an ambassador for Sterling Bank Plc
Discography
Main article: Olamide discography
Studio albums
Rapsodi (2011)
YBNL (2012)
Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (2013)
Street OT (2014)
Eyan Mayweather (2015)
The Glory (2016)
Compilation albums
2 Kings (2015) (with Phyno)
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Song
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Eyan Mayweather
2015
1.Eyan Mayweather
2.Sold Out
3.I'm OK
4.Be Happy
5.Say Something
6.Boom Boom7.Igara Chicken
8.Where the Man
9.Don't Stop
10.Inferiority Complex
11.Bobo
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Street OT
2014
1.Zero Joy
2.The Real MVP
3.Up In The Club
4.Prayer For Client5.Batifeori
6.1999
7.Falila Ketan
8.Eni Suun
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Baddest Guy Ever Liveth
2013
1.Eleda Mi O
2.Baddo Love
3.King Shii
4.Esupofo5.Position Yourself
6.Gbadun Arawa
7.Sitting On the Throne
8.Dope Money
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YBNL
2012
1.Fucking With the Devil
2.Voice of the Street (V.O.T.S)
3.Money
4.Fucking With Devil
5.Voice of the Street6.Nyarinya
7.Ewo Idi
8.Stupid Love
9.First of All
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Lagos Nawa!
1.Fe Nu Shey Street
2.Everyday Is Not Christmas
3.Lagos Nawa4.Yagaga
5.Mo Je Dodo
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Miscellaneous
1.Orobo
2.Owo Blow
3.Konkobility
4.Who You Epp
5.Abule Sowo
6.I Love Lagos
7.In My Circle
8.Lagos Boys
9.Shakitibobo
10.Melo Melo
11.Eni Duro
12.Story For the Gods
13.Dansaki
14.Ibebe
15.Eleda Mi16.Yemi My Lover
17.Turn Up
18.Be Mine
19.Letter to Milli
20.Pepper Dem Gang
21.Love No Go Die
22.Oluwa Loni Glory
23.Symbol of Hope
24.Wavy Level
25.Update
26.Stem
27.Omo to Shan (feat. Wizkid)
28.Omo Ologo
29.Owo Shayo
【Correction of errors in the album information】